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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rafael De Souza (ranked 8395 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Edwards (ranked 4636 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rafael De Souza has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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165 cm
25
155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rafael De Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ethan Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza has his takedown stuffed
and Edwards counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Edwards.
Edwards trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Souza's guard.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Souza wants to control but Edwards is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edwards thows a huge punch but De Souza dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards is trying to control. De Souza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Edwards seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Edwards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Edwards.
Edwards working the head and body with strikes.
Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edwards is trying to control. De Souza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Edwards working the head and body with strikes.
Edwards trying to pass the guard but De Souza defending well.
Edwards sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Souza defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Souza has hold of Edwards's hands but Edwards slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Edwards scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Souza is looking for a sweep. Edwards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards lands strikes from half guard.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Souza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Edwards scores with a couple of nice shots.
De Souza taking some punishment here, with Edwards in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Edwards.
Edwards working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Edwards is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Edwards there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Edwards lands a nice short elbow.
De Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Edwards there.
Edwards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
De Souza is looking to improve his position.
Edwards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards slips a nice elbow through De Souza's hands, connecting with De Souza's forehead.
Edwards trying to control from half guard but De Souza is working away.
De Souza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Edwards lands with a punch from half guard.
De Souza wants to improve his position but Edwards is controlling well.
Edwards controlling the action here.
De Souza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Souza tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Souza taking some punishment here, with Edwards in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Edwards dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
De Souza tries to keep at a distance but Edwards has taken the fight into the clinch.
Edwards has De Souza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Souza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Souza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Edwards.
Edwards jumps guard.
Edwards looking for a sweep. Not yet Edwards, not yet.
De Souza wants to get up but he can't break Edwards's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Edwards is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
De Souza postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards has control of De Souza's left arm, preventing De Souza from doing any damage.
De Souza trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
De Souza looking to sit in guard and control but Edwards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Edwards working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edwards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edwards passes into half guard.
Edwards is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Edwards lands a nice short elbow.
De Souza taking some punishment here, with Edwards in his half guard.
Edwards stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Edwards shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. De Souza is trying to defend but Edwards finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
De Souza wants to stand back up but Edwards manages to pass into side control.
Edwards in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Souza takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards trying to control the position but De Souza is working away.
De Souza takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Edwards has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Edwards shoots in but De Souza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rafael De Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Edwards.
De Souza wants to clinch.
Edwards tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Souza defends well and Edwards ends up having to push De Souza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rafael De Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt
so Edwards counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom.
De Souza working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Edwards has passed into half guard!
Edwards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Edwards decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Souza dives in and grabs Edwards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes down on De Souza's head and hops out.
De Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Edwards unleashes a big counter combination but De Souza bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Edwards moves into range and clinches up with De Souza.
Edwards pulls guard effortlessly.
Edwards pushes De Souza off and gets back to his feet.
De Souza looks for a takedown but Edwards sprawls well.
Edwards looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Souza leaves Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Edwards clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Souza smiles and moves away.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Souza stuffs the takedown.
Rafael De Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Edwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edwards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Souza is fending him off so far but Edwards persists. Nope, De Souza circles away and we're back to standing.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown but Edwards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Souza throws a head kick that misses
and Edwards counters with a left and a right that stings De Souza.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up with De Souza, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes De Souza against the cage but De Souza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like De Souza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Edwards.
Edwards misses with a takedown
and De Souza moves into the clinch.
De Souza is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Edwards pulls guard.
De Souza wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
Edwards has a closed guard, preventing De Souza from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards pulls De Souza in close to prevent any damage.
De Souza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Edwards lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Edwards working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Edwards is looking to work some ground and pound but De Souza has wrist control.
Edwards works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ethan Edwards has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Edwards lands a nice short elbow.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but De Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edwards scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Edwards drops an elbow to the side of De Souza's head.
De Souza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Edwards working De Souza over with strikes.
De Souza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edwards on the ground.
Edwards working De Souza over with strikes.
Edwards working the head and body with strikes.
Edwards with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Edwards working De Souza over with strikes.
De Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Edwards seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Edwards lands with a punch from half guard.
De Souza trying to control from the bottom.
De Souza is trying to control but Edwards passes into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards stands up.
Rafael De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Edwards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Edwards has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Edwards!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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